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RoyB
Dec 08, 2014Explorer II
The older single mode converters is what kills the batteries... The single 13.6VDC type converters will boil out the battery fluids over a short time and once that happens your batteries may go belly up pretty quick. Most of the time when they run out of fluids they get an internal short.
You really should replace your older 2007 converter and get a smart mode multi-voltage output type. This will almost take care of your battery for you...
at least that is what I found with my setup... I would pick up at least a 45AMP smart mode type converter or more depending what the AMPS rating the older converter is so it would support another 12VDC battery.
One almost needs to have two batteries especially if you have slides and maybe want to camp off the power grid alittle bit...
Roy Ken
You really should replace your older 2007 converter and get a smart mode multi-voltage output type. This will almost take care of your battery for you...
at least that is what I found with my setup... I would pick up at least a 45AMP smart mode type converter or more depending what the AMPS rating the older converter is so it would support another 12VDC battery.
One almost needs to have two batteries especially if you have slides and maybe want to camp off the power grid alittle bit...
Roy Ken
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